Type matchups
Damage Mega Ampharos takes from each attacking type.
As an Electric/Dragon type, Mega Ampharos has 4 weaknesses, 6 resistances and 0 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 4 other Pokémon share the Electric/Dragon typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 90
- Attack
- 95
- Defense
- 105
- Sp. Atk
- 165
- Sp. Def
- 110
- Speed
- 45
- Total
- 610
Mega Ampharos has a base stat total of 610, higher than 94% of Pokémon. With Sp. Atk (165) well above Attack (95), it works best as a special attacker. At 45 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 90 HP, 105 Defense and 110 Sp. Def it is bulky.
Mega Ampharos's only ability is Mold Breaker.
How to beat Mega Ampharos
Mega Ampharos takes 2× damage from Ground, Ice, Dragon and Fairy moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Flying, Steel, Fire, Water, Grass and Electric moves are resisted.
Good counters: Tapu Koko hits for 2× with Fairy-type STAB and is immune to Mega Ampharos's Dragon moves and resists its Electric moves. Tapu Bulu hits for 2× with Fairy-type STAB and is immune to Mega Ampharos's Dragon moves and resists its Electric moves. Iron Treads hits for 2× with Ground-type STAB and is immune to Mega Ampharos's Electric moves and resists its Dragon moves.
Evolution
Mega Ampharos is a Mega Evolution of Ampharos, so it shares Ampharos's evolution line.
Best counters to Mega Ampharos
Other Electric/Dragon Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Mega Ampharos weak to?
As an Electric/Dragon type, Mega Ampharos takes super-effective damage from Ground, Ice, Dragon and Fairy moves.
What is Mega Ampharos resistant to?
Mega Ampharos resists Flying, Steel, Fire, Water, Grass and Electric (¼×) moves.
What are the best counters to Mega Ampharos?
Strong type-based picks include Tapu Koko, Tapu Bulu and Iron Treads, which hit Mega Ampharos with super-effective attacks.